World Cup coverage: Ecuador vs. Switzerland

Jesse McLean liveblogs the game in Toronto.

The Swiss government's website says bilateral relations "between Switzerland and Ecuador are good, although of low intensity."That's about to change in about 10 minutes...

by Jesse McLean6/15/2014 3:49:47 PM

Swiss and Ecuadorian fans starting to fill bars and patios in Distillery District.

by Jesse McLean6/15/2014 3:51:53 PM

Ernst Notz, president of Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce, is galvanizing some fans with a cowbell. I am hoping for a Blue Oyster Cult cover later in the game.

by Jesse McLean6/15/2014 4:00:17 PM

A quiz Notz passed out to Swiss and Ecuadorian fans. Give it a try -- no googling.

by Jesse McLean6/15/2014 4:02:32 PM

Still nil-nil 12 minutes in. Most Swiss fans focused on the quiz. Biggest stumper: what is the name on the soccer ball played in Brazil. Seems no one has looked at the prize table...

by Jesse McLean6/15/2014 4:13:47 PM

Ecuador was pressuring a bit there. Something to keep in mind while watching/following this liveblog: Swiss have conceded just one goal in their last seven World Cup games. Stout defence.

by Jesse McLean6/15/2014 4:21:39 PM

So much for that streak. Ecuador strikes first. 1-0

by Jesse McLean6/15/2014 4:25:32 PM

Some glum Swiss faces right now. Across the bar, the tri-colours are celebrating.

by Jesse McLean6/15/2014 4:26:44 PM

Tale of two sides of a Distillery district bar.

by Jesse McLean6/15/2014 4:37:52 PM

Treading in enemy's territory.

by Jesse McLean6/15/2014 4:44:08 PM

To this untrained eye, it looks like Swiss are struggling at times to keep up with Ecuador's speed. Things are looking good for Ecuador fan Norman Cruz. He showed up not knowing there would be Swiss fans here. "Ah, it's no matter. When we win, we will make fun of them."